[This guy sound's pretty defensive, like he's got his hackles up. (Steve doesn't know how true that is.) Steve keeps his tone and expression mild and easy.]

Food is regularly restocked overnight in three places that we know of so far—the school cafeteria, the northeast convenience store, and the grocery store. Here, gimme a sec, I'll send you a map. ...Do you know what part of the town you're in? Does it look residential—houses and stuff? Or more of a downtown area, with lots of businesses? Ice tunnels? ...If you give me some landmarks—unusual buildings, the snow wall—I can help you figure out where's your closest resupply.

...And hey, what's your name pal? I'm Steve. [Friendly smile.]

[Sure enough, Steve sends Royce a download link to an image of a detailed hand-drawn map including brief notes on many of the buildings.]